Use episode details, not a poster alone, to choose a title

Check the identity fields

For a series, record the series title, season, episode number and episode title where provided. For a film, check the year and edition or cut when it matters. A translated title can also differ from the original name.

If information is missing, do not invent it from the folder name or poster. Ask for the exact listing details or compare a recognised opening sequence privately. A generic series cover is not proof of a particular season.

Keep language and region distinct

Two editions of a title can have different audio, captions, running times or availability. A French title does not establish French audio, and an English poster does not exclude other tracks. Inspect the actual track menu.

A regional release date or programme description from another service may refer to a different edition. Retain the source and scope if you use that information to plan viewing.

Report a mismatch precisely

If a listing opens the wrong episode, describe both the selected entry and the programme that actually appears. Note whether the thumbnail, title, numbering or playback destination seems wrong. Do not rename every episode locally as a first response.

For a repeated mapping problem, two concrete examples are more useful than a screenshot of an entire library. Keep account identifiers and private URLs out of the report.

Avoid treating artwork as an availability promise

A poster on a website can illustrate an editorial topic without confirming that the title is currently in a service account. Ask for current title-specific availability if it is essential to the purchase decision.

The useful viewing record is a combination of title, edition and actual tracks. Artwork supports recognition, but it should not replace those facts or be presented as firsthand testing.

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